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To understand functionalist AND marxist views of education. To evaluate those views. To use sociological evidence and research to support your judgements.…read more

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Functionalism is a consensus view of society. Functionalists believe that society is like an organism (organic analogy), with different parts fulfilling different roles to ensure survival of the whole. Functional sociologists tend to look at the mechanisms within society in order to understand their functions for that society.…read more

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Emile Durkheim was one of the founders of sociology. He believed we need schools to help us to feel part of society. We learn social rules and social roles in schools. Schools sort out people for the most appropriate jobs for their skills and abilities.…read more

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Functionalist say the education system actsas a ladder of opportunity for people toachieve the best that they can, according totheir ability.The best people go on to gain the best jobsand become the leaders of their society.This belief is known as meritocracy.…read more